Junior Information Assurance Specialist - Top Secret Clearance

Soft Tech Consulting, Inc; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is looking for a highly motivated Jr. Information Assurance Specialist in Suitland, MD. The role involves providing accreditation support for a government client and managing compliance with security standards.

Qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Information Technology/Cyber Security, security certifications, and 1-2 years of related experience. The position offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in Information Technology or Cyber Security.
• Ability to understand and implement NIST policy.
• Excellent communication and independent working skills.

Responsibilities

• Audit standard operating procedures and policies.
• Review audit logs for compliance with STIG and IAVAs.
• Audit system configuration management and documentation.
• Define policies for system access and best practice controls.
• Ensure RMF compliance with SOPs and incident response protocols.
• Manage and complete open compliance items.
• Ensure compliance with information security boundaries.
• Monitor agreements with FedRamp cloud and services.

Skills

Information Technology/Cyber Security

Hardening and patching

Managing system configurations

NIST Risk Management Framework

Interpersonal communication skills

Independent working

Security+ certification

CASP+ certification

CISSP certification

Education

Associates Degree or higher in Information Technology/Cyber Security

Tools

ACAS

eMASS

CMRS

Job description

Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is looking for a highly motivated Jr. Information Assurance Specialist in Suitland, MD. The role involves providing accreditation support for a government client and managing compliance with security standards.

Qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Information Technology/Cyber Security, security certifications, and 1-2 years of related experience. The position offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.